Suppose that for a particular firm the only variable input into the production process is labor and that output equals zero when no workers are hired. In addition, suppose that fixed cost is $130, marginal cost of each worker hired is constant at $40, and the average total cost when three workers are hired is $50. What is the output when three workers are hired? 5 20 120 150
Suppose that for a particular firm the only variable input into the production process is labor and that output equals zero when no workers are hired. In addition, suppose that fixed cost is $130, marginal cost of each worker hired is constant at $40, and the average total cost when three workers are hired is $50. What is the output when three workers are hired? 5 20 120 150
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![Suppose that for a particular firm the only variable input into the production process is labor and that output equals
zero when no workers are hired. In addition, suppose that fixed cost is $130, marginal cost of each worker hired is
constant at $40, and the average total cost when three workers are hired is $50. What is the output when three workers
are hired?
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20
120
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Transcribed Image Text:Suppose that for a particular firm the only variable input into the production process is labor and that output equals
zero when no workers are hired. In addition, suppose that fixed cost is $130, marginal cost of each worker hired is
constant at $40, and the average total cost when three workers are hired is $50. What is the output when three workers
are hired?
O
20
120
150
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